John Curtin College Of The Arts vs Lance Holt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Curtin College Of The Arts
Fremantle · Government high school · 7-12
1,768 students · ICSEA 1129
Lance Holt School
Fremantle · Independent primary · PP-6
80 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | John Curtin College Of The Arts Fremantle WA | Lance Holt School Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 140 | #5 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #259 of 1,472 | #143 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,768 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 1,091 / 677 | 42 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 302 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 298 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.8 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.3 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fremantle 6160 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jc.wa.edu.au | www.lanceholtschool.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lance Holt School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 71.3).
- •Lance Holt School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lance Holt School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.6).
- •John Curtin College Of The Arts is the larger school with 1,768 students compared with 80.
- •John Curtin College Of The Arts has grown faster over five years (0% vs -11%).
- •John Curtin College Of The Arts is a government school while Lance Holt School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Curtin College Of The Arts better than Lance Holt School?
On the Success Index, Lance Holt School ranks higher (81.1 vs 71.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John Curtin College Of The Arts and Lance Holt School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fremantle and Fremantle in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Curtin College Of The Arts has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lance Holt School has 11.0.
How do John Curtin College Of The Arts and Lance Holt School rank in WA?
John Curtin College Of The Arts is 16th of 140 and Lance Holt School is 5th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.